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‘Christians, Jews, Muslims: Searching for One God’ is topic at Lorain First Friday Forum

As the delegate for ecumenical and interfaith affairs for the Diocese of Cleveland, Father Joseph Hilinski works to overcome religious stereotypes and to build bridges among the different religious communities in the eight-county diocese. In this role, he is assisting Bishop Nelson Perez in efforts to open a more meaningful dialogue and to improve...

Statement from Bishop Nelson Perez on the recent immigration action at garden centers in Erie County, Ohio

Acknowledging the role of our government in enforcing current immigration law, I feel a great sadness for the families whose lives have been disrupted following the large-scale immigration action on June 5 at Corso?s Flower and Garden Center in Erie County in north central Ohio. I offer my prayers, and ask the prayers of all people of good will, th...

Los líderes católicos hispanos y los obispos diocesanos se reúnen en Detroit para el V Encuentro de la Región 6

Más de 300 personas, incluidos obispos, clérigos, delegados diocesanos, observadores y medios de comunicación, se reunieron en el Seminario Mayor del Sagrado Corazón en Detroit, Michigan, del 2 al 3 de junio para el V Encuentro de la Región 6. La Región 6 incluye todo Michigan y Ohio, un total de nueve di&...

Hispanic Catholic leaders, diocesan bishops gather in Detroit for Region 6 V Encuentro

More than 300 people, including bishops, clergy, diocesan delegates, observers and media converged on Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan June 2-3 for the Region 6 V Encuentro. Region 6 includes all of Michigan and Ohio, a total of nine dioceses and two archdioceses (Detroit and Cincinnati). Each diocese was assigned a different color...

Pope Francis names the Most Reverend Milan Lach, SJ, as Bishop of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Parma

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has appointed as Bishop of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Parma, the Most Reverend Milan Lach, SJ, who up until now served as apostolic administrator of the Eparchy. The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma is the Catholic eparchy governing most Ruthenian Catholics in the mid-western United States. It is headquartered in Par...

Clergy Assignment Changes - May 31, 2018

Father Matthew M. Cortnik, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 19, was appointed parochial vicar, Communion of Saints Parish, Cleveland Heights effective June 12. Father Michael J. Feldtz, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 19, was appointed parochial vicar, St. Mary Parish, Berea effective June 1...

Rose-Mary shows Bishop Perez how new homes empower disabled youth

For 96 years Rose-Mary has ministered, nurtured and supported the needs of individuals with disabilities, in partnership with Catholic Charities, throughout the Diocese of Cleveland. On May 30, the Rose-Mary staff and residents of the Intermediate Care program welcomed Bishop Nelson Perez as he and Patrick Gareau, president of Catholic Charities, ...